Development Prospects of Silane Crosslinking Agents

Organosilicon materials belong to functional polymer materials and are among the key materials prioritized for development by the government. In recent years, the variety, quality, and production of silane crosslinking agents have developed significantly. Silane crosslinking agents will develop in the following directions: ① With the rapid development of emerging industries such as solar energy, lithium batteries, LED lighting, and 5G networks, the demand for sealants and adhesives is increasing. In room-temperature vulcanized silicone rubber, the demand for neutral curing agents is growing rapidly, oxime-type curing agents have become the market mainstream, ethyl lactate-type curing agents have great development potential, while acid-type curing agents are showing a declining trend. ② The development of conventional functional silanes in China is very rapid, but there is still a significant gap between the development of high-end silane crosslinking agents in China and abroad. In the future, my country's silane crosslinking agents will develop towards high-end, specialized, and customized directions. ③ Companies should closely follow market demand and industry development trends, gradually expanding from single products to product lines, and from providing products to providing complete solutions. ④ With increasingly stringent environmental protection requirements from the government and society, silane crosslinking agents will develop towards oligomers and aqueous solutions to reduce environmental pollution.